I TOOK A WALK DOWN NEW STREET

[Jerry]

I took a walk down New Street, the first time for a while, to see if there had been a lot of change
Starting off by “Bully” I took my first few steps, when a man approached me looking rather strange

“Big issue Sir!” he shouted, giving me a glare, I thought “I don’t want no trouble, buy the stupid thing”
Then I carried on once more, I was taking in the sights, when a loony stopped me just by Burger king

“Big Issue Sir!” he growled, giving me the frights and making me feel nervous and unsteady
“I cannot help you pal ’cos I’ve just run out of change and besides your mate just sold me one already

“He ain’t no mate of mine old pal,and  he’s conned you good and true
How come you bought from him, not me , he’s only got one dog and I’ve got two”

Well I didn’t want no trouble so I bought another mag and continued on my journey down New Street
I got as far as Temple Street when someone grabbed my arm and when I saw him I turned whiter than a sheet

“Big Issue Sir!” he mumbled, fag stuck in his mouth, not looking at me, staring into space
I thought “he had to have an origin, he must fit in some group, but it’s definitely not the human race”

Well I’d just had enough, I thought “go on make a stand“, any money I gave, he’d have drank it
I got ready to give him a piece of my mind when I saw the Rotweiller in the blanket

Well, Rotweillers mainly are a  bad tempered crew so I thought “don’t do anything rash”
So I said to this loony “no sweat, I’ll have two,” as I reached in my wallet for cash

I stumbled away and continued down New Street until I approached  Bennetts Hill
I was stopped by a weirdo in camouflage trousers, the sight of him made me feel ill

“Big Issue Sir!” came the familiar cry as he stood firmly blocking my way
“My Grandad fought in the desert campaign just so you could be here today”

Well I got all choked up  at what the kid said, his Grandad fought the Africa Corps.!
I couldn’t walk by, I heard myself say, “It’s yer birthday old son, I’ll take four”

Well three hours have passed and I’m in Victoria Square and I’m all loaded down with Big Issues
But there’s no need to worry, don’t shed tears for me, I’m sorted so save all your tissues

I’ve been home you see and collected my dog, and a blanket to warm up his fur
If you can’t beat ‘em , join ‘em, I’ll turn this thing round, time for payback, so

“Big Issue Sir!”​

 

 

[SuBee]

Great stuff!

And sooooooooooooooo true!

 

[Oisin]

Great stuff!

And sooooooooooooooo true!

Sure is. I regularly park at Snow Hill; by the time I've crossed Colmore Row and through the Great Western Arcade I've been approached by at least three Big Issue seller.

The initial idea to help give the homeless a way of earning enough to pay for accommodation was commendable. As with all these well meaning exercises, it's been abused. As there is more than enough hostel accommodation in Birmingham now, there's really no need for anyone to be on the streets. One of the reasons people are still out there is because they are not allowed to cook up their smack in the hostels. Isn't it strange how they're so hard up but can all afford fags and McD's take-aways?

 

[Di.Poppitt]

No prob with that marriage, our Gracie is more thatn willing to sell Big Issue's, we need to top up our petty cash in the Snug.

Back to the topic -  :2funny:

 

[Kate]

Good one Jerry and a sad reflection of the state of things too.